International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR)   Year: 2023 | Volume: 7 | Issue: 1 | Page No.: 166-179 Talent Management and Employee Engagement of Deposit Money Banks in South-South Nigeria Download PDF Okoye, Amarachi Emmanuella and Professor B. Chima Onuoha Abstract: This study examined the relationship between talent management and employee engagement of deposit money banks in South-South Nigeria. The cross-sectional research design was used in the study. Three hundred and forty-five (345) IT related staff of deposit money bank in South-South Nigeria constituted the population size. Six (10) null hypotheses were formulated tested via Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The analyses found a significant positive relationship between talent management and employee engagement. Specifically, the finding revealed that the sub-scales of talent management - talent acquisition and talent development, all have a significant relationship on the three sub-scales of employee engagement - vigor, dedication and absorption. Based on the findings and the discussions in relationship to extant literature, it was concluded that talent management significantly influences the engagement of employees in deposit money banks in South-South Nigeria. On that premise, the following recommendations are made that organizations should: make efforts to build effective, practical and holistic talent strategies that are not only able to attract talent but also address employee engagement and the retention of key skills; and establish a plan that clearly outlines the career path growth and development.